Boston Landmarks Orchestra: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH & AMERICAN ICONS [08/05/21]

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When:
Thursday, Aug 05, 2021 7:00p -
8:30p

Where:
Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G Mugar Way
Boston, MA 02108

Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Date Idea, Kid Friendly, Meetup, Music, Nightlife, Performing Arts

Event website:
https://www.landmarksorchestra.org/concerts/current-season/

Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Sigourney Cook, soprano
Adrian Anantawan, violin

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
George Gershwin Strike Up the Band Overture
Florence Price Concert Overture No. 2
William Grant Still Spirituals: A Medley
Nkeiru Okoye I am Harriet Tubman, Free Woman
James P. Johnson Drums
Jules Massenet Thaïs: Méditation

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins with the most famous notes in history. The symphony moves from despair to joy as if tracing a “hero’s journey.” In America, the journey of Black artists has shaped our national sound. American music grew from the spirituals, blues, R&B, and the dance tunes George Gershwin heard in Harlem.

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Full lineup of summer 2021 Hatch Shell concerts:

> Wednesday, Aug 4th: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH & AMERICAN ICONS

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-beethoven-s-fifth-american-icons

> Wednesday, Aug 11th: RACHMANINOFF TO ELLINGTON: MUSIC & HEALING

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-rachmaninoff-to-ellington-music-healing

> Wednesday, Aug 18th: BACH AND BEETHOVEN

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/longwood-symphony-orchestra-and-mercury-orchestra-bach-and-beethoven

> Wednesday, Aug 25: AMAZING GRACE & SOUSA MARCHES

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-amazing-grace-sousa-marches

Wednesday, Sep 1: RHAPSODY IN BLUE & AMERICAN PORTRAITS

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-rhapsody-in-blue-american-portraits